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ORA-06504: PL/SQL: Return types of Result Set variables or query do not match

What it means

A cursor variable is opened for a query whose columns do not match the declared record type.

How to fix it

Match the SELECT list with the record/strong REF CURSOR type.

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Updated 2026-11-12.